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I would also add that, in spite of what the instructors tell the EMT students, their level of training is really quite basic (regardless of whether or not she is the most skilled person in her AO) and as such, I would be hesitant to have her travel with kit that she may or may not know how to use.

In the Army, everything we do is under a PACE (primary, alternate, contingent, emergency) plan where we have at least four ways available to us for whatever it is that we need to get done. Where does this kit that you want for her fit in? If she gets hurt or sick, where will she go first? What if that doesn't work out? How will she get out of country? Which hospital will she go to? In which country? You get the point. So does the PC and they should already have this kind of thing going on, whether your GF is aware of it or not. Is it in her best interest to have an idea of this before going in? Of course, but the PC, like the Army, tends to take 'em young and inexperienced.

It is not unreasonable though for her to have a small kit on her, something like a mini E and E kit that would have something basic for Airway/Breathing/Circulation. To add to this, I would add preventative medicine tools (antibiotics, disinfectants, antiemetics, iodine pills, etc), mini sew kits, duct tape, bandaids and the like. In this instance, under the assumption that the PC is going to provide for her with equipment for greater medical care - things like KTD and O2 - the kit would be for quality of life, health, boo boos (yes, that's the clinical term), and basic trauma. Add to this her sat phone, double the amount of cash necessary to bounce the country, her passport, a camera and PDA and she should be able to take care of herself wherever. I would add to this a weapon, but the PC frowns on that. . .

I completely support TS's and DD's telemedicine bit. A sat phone is a great idea, one that I am looking into for my own use away from the military.

You might want to search on this site for Bug Out Bags too for further ideas.

Good luck and safe travels to your girlfriend.

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